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How to Extend Battery Life?

STATUS OF BATTERY BEFORE MOUNTING

Surface voltage of battery (V) should be at least 12,60 V.

If V is lower than 12,60 V;

Sulphation and/or Corrosion

If V is more than 12,60 V;

Proper

CHARGING OF VEHICLE

Appropriate charging voltage of alternator should be between 13,80 - 14,40 V (recommended) in automobile batteries. Voltage values should be measured separately for batteries of buses-heavy vehicles.

If voltage value produced by alternator is below the factory value;

Sulphation

If the voltage value produced by the alternator is above the default value;

OverCharce

STARTING SYSTEM OF VEHICLE

Value and time of current (a) drawn by starting motor should be checked.

If starting current of vehicle is above factory values;

Sulphation in Long-Term Use

If the cranking duration of the vehicle is above the default value;

Corrosion and/or OverCharge

If your battery is periodically maintained,
If your vehicle is left in parking position for a long time,
If your vehicle is not used for a short time and in short distance,
If batteries with appropriate capacity is used for your vehicle,
If vehicle consumers are not used for a long time when vehicle is in parking position, life of your battery will be extended.

FIXED CONSUMPTION OF VEHICLE (STRAY VOLTAGE)

WHEN VEHICLE IS IN PARKING POSITION FIXED CONSUMPTION SHOULD BE 20 mA AT MAXIMUM FOR AUTOMOBILES AND 80 mA FOR BUSES-HEAVY VEHİCLES.

If consumption is higher than 20 mA for automobiles;

Sulphation in Long-Term Use

If it is above 80 mA for the buses and heavy vehicles;

Corrosion and/or OverCharge

You should apply to Authorized Battery Service points in case of battery discharges (unloading).
Discharged (unloaded) battery should be connected to rectifier (charger) and charged at Authorized Battery Service Points in accordance with service instructions after necessary checks are done.

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